My Morgan Collection Part 15 (1894-O - 1896)
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We’re still in the thick of key dates but we can see the end of the forest.
The 1894-O is a tough date. There are a number available in AU but most are unappealing. MS examples are rarely encountered and expensive when they are. This example has great eye appeal for the grade, with virtually no evidence of cleaning or hairlines. It is one of the least expensive coins in my set but to upgrade it meaningfully would require a super AU58 (at maybe $800) or a nice 63 at around $4000!
1894-O AU53
The 1894-S is more readily available than the other MMs from this year and would be a good date set example. It is also the only one that is reasonably available in PL. They are well struck and have good luster. This example has the appearance of a higher grade with nice mirrors and an overall clean look.
1894-S MS61PL
1895-O is one of the key dates of the Morgan series. You’re not likely to see an MS example for less than $10K and anything nice will be well over that. Even AUs are $1K+. The New Orleans mints between 93 and 97 are all really tough and then the rest (98-04) are very common except the 03-O. This coin replaced another I had in the same grade as it has an even more original look.
1895-O VF30
1895-S Morgans actually come nice and even PL, but they are still mid-four figure coins in MS. I had a VF35 that I really liked but I want a PL date set so when the opportunity came to acquire this one, I went for it. I love this example (which is also the S/Horizonal S variety). It certainly looks like a higher grade to me and I consider it one of the highlights of my entire set.
1895-S/Horizontal S MS62PL CAC
1896 Morgans are super-common even through superb gem and easily the most common later date Morgan with color. PL and DMPL coins are readily available too, although the vast majority I’ve seen are not particularly nice. Lots of haze and weak cameos. I had a 65+ in this slot (also toned) but I like this one much better so I "downgraded".
1896 MS65 CAC
Feel free to share some of your own Morgans from this date range. Thanks for continuing with me on this journey!
Comments
Wow, super nice. Really like the 95-S and color on the 96P. Agree the 94S looks better than a 61.
Very cool! I like the look of the group.
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Very nice! Thanks for sharing!
Great run of tough dates!
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The 1894-O looks like it has an arrow pointing away from the 4. Beautiful set david.
I never noticed that before. It certainly does look like that!
They straight graded it so I guess it's not an issue. That would have been a shame.
Another great installment of your Morgans. This is a great way to show a collection. Just a few pieces at a time, so they can be appreciated. Look forward to more. Cheers, RickO
More nice coins
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Bump for another nice group of coins from david3142.
My favorite series and l look forward to these posts.
I hope to get some quality pics of my Complete Set of Morgan Dollars like yours someday to maybe do a similar thread.
Another nice group! Love the 95-S! Thanks for sharing.
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I enjoy reading the observations on your dates, grades and condition census from your perspective.
Thanks so much for the kind words (and everyone else’s too).
I look forward to seeing your Morgans!